She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 31

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Frederick furrowed his brows, irritation evident in his expression.

He loathed these social gatherings, primarily because he couldn't bear witnessing

his father in such a compromised state.

He recognized that business dinners demanded social finesse from anyone

lacking significant status. Understanding this necessity didn't equate to embracing it, though.

His gaze drifted toward Freya once more, drawn by an unconscious pull

Truly, being near Freya provided him the most genuine comfort.

"Aren't you escorting me to the hotel?" Freya tore her eyes away and locked them onto Edwin "Shouldn't we be departing?"

The question startled everyone present, Edwin included.

Kristian's fingers, which had been idly toying with his phone, suddenly tensed.

Frederick merely lowered his head, quietly sipping his drink, careful not to interject. He recognized with certainty that Freya was about to retaliate.

"Why such haste? Don't imagine that clinging to Mr. Shaw grants you the right to behave imperiously." Edwin bristled at Freya's words, as if she had insinuated he was nothing more than a procurer. "To Mr. Shaw, you're merely another conquest."

Kristian studied Freya intently, his gaze deepening as he observed her face.

At times, he marveled at her ability to remain composed when confronted with such caustic remarks,

"Mr. Shaw." Edwin slipped back into his sycophantic manner and, before departing, ventured hesitantly, "Regarding our potential partnership..."

"My assistant will handle the arrangements, Kristian replied tersely.

Edwin's face brightened instantly. "Thank you."

Everyone coveted alliances with both the Briggs Group and Shaw Group.

While the Briggs Group remained beyond his reach, he had now secured ties with

the Shaw another chance, he would certainly cultivate his relationship with Kristian to forge even closer

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With these aspirations dancing in his mind, Edwin departed with Freya.

Freya played along willingly, knowing that upon reaching the mentioned hotel, she could confront Edwin

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properly.

in the private room continued their

were all astute

consent, they preferred not to

"Mr. Shaw,

we won't

The partnership discussions can resume another time.

company manager, will coordinate the specifics with you, though whether we proceed depends entirely on

that declaration, Kristian strode

from the private chamber, Gerard

Freya?" A heaviness settled in Kristian's

her," Gerard, anticipating his employer's concerns without explicit direction, explained. "Should she face any

still responded

maintained his composure, reflecting on

Vertex Corporation is dealt with properly." Kristian adjusted his tie, his lips delivering

Gerard comprehended instantly. "Understood."

Corporation was Edwin's

clearly

his voice resonating with barely

Gerard started the vehicle.

Gerard drove

couldn't resist asking, "Sir, I'm uncertain

uncertainty plagues you, refrain from asking,"

wife to your bed?" Gerard, emboldened by curiosity, pressed on, "How does it feel to pursue

your year-end bonus forfeit,"

"Sir, rest assured, I'll ensure Verte understands precisely who stands as

quarterly bonus

now genuinely wondered where he

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clutching his phone. I'm addressing Edwin's behavior

wife for another woman,

simply replied,

isn't necessary either," Kristian

normally accommodating temperament, his composure

made this time?

"Despite your divorce from your wife, until you receive the official decree, you remain legally bound. And as long as that legal connection exists, you bear an obligation

of earlier events. "She even urged Edwin Newman to escort her to the hotel

"That's because she knows the person awaiting

for

himself at a